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Keeping our community informed, inspired, and connected to Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel, and around the world.
message to the community
from our president & ceo
Friend!

Good morning.

Thanks to the herculean efforts of our Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) under the leadership of JCRC Chair, Jenn Steinberg, we are pleased to share with you a list of Jewish and Israeli news resources and links to keep our community continually informed and educated about issues of interest. To access the resource list please visit: ShalomDelaware.org/newslinks

We applaud the Israeli Government's decision to allow the immigration of 2,000 members of the Falash Mura community in Ethiopia to Israel by the end of the year. The Falash Mura is the name given to those Ethiopian Jews forced to convert to Christianity during the 19th and 20th centuries. In spite of their conversion, they never abandoned their Jewish faith. Our Federation continues to support the Ethiopian National Project (ENP) through the Annual Campaign.

Please be aware of the wonderful community-wide programming next week including;

On Sunday our CONNECT Young Adult Network is hosting a Challah Bake Tashlich Talk. Register at Shalomdelaware.org/connectchallahbake

Our Rosh Hashana Virtual Cooking Class with James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef, Michael Solomonov, is on Monday, September 14th at 8:00pm. Advance Registration Required at www.ShalomDelaware.org/VirtualCooking

Are you joining us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for The Communal Kvell, an inspiring celebration of how our Jewish community has stepped up during the current crisis, at home and around the world? RSVP: nowcvent.me/5VMblD

We are in this TOGETHER and We Grow Stronger TOGETHER. 

Shabbat Shalom,
Seth J. Katzen
President & Chief Executive Officer
news & commentary
Thanks to the herculean efforts of our Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) under the leadership of JCRC Chair, Jenn Steinberg, we are pleased to share with you a list of Jewish and Israeli news resources and links to keep our community continually informed and educated about issues of interest. Click Here to access the resource list.
upcoming federation events
PJ Library Story Walk
SEPTEMBER 6TH THROUGH THE 21ST 2ND
Siegel JCC Walking Path
Come and enjoy a story walk! Enjoy a walk with your family as you come across pages of a PJ Library book with some fun activities to keep you busy. Available September 6-21
(weather permitting) on the walking path at the Siegel JCC (between the picnic grove and pool). Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For more information, contact Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org.
CONNECT Challah Bake
SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 2 PM
Zoom

CONNECT invites you to prepare your stomach and mind for the High Holidays. Visit Shalomdelaware.org/connectchallahbake for a list of ingredients to have ready for the event. For more information or if you cannot find all ingredients, contact Philippa@shalomdel.org. Registration required. Once you register, you will receive an email with instructions and link.
Rosh Hashanah Virtual Cooking Event
SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 8 PM
Vimeo Webinar

Learn to make Kale, Apple, Walnut and Sumac-Onion Tabbouleh, Honey Glazed Chicken, and Apple Cake from Executive Chef and Co-owner of Zahav, the 2019 James Beard Foundation award winner for Outstanding Restaurant. Michael Solomonov will dazzle in this virtual cooking event. All participants will be entered to win one of two cookbooks. A drawing will take place after the event in which two winners will be chosen.
Open to all Federation Women’s Philanthropy members. No fee to participate. Advanced registration is required. Event password, recipes, and ingredient list will be sent before the event.
For more information, contact Event & Marketing Coordinator, Nicole@ShalomDel.org
PJ Library Mail Time
Mail Letters by SEPTEMBER 15TH
At Home

Grab your crayons, pens and colored pencils! Write a letter or draw a picture to send to our friends at Jewish Family Services of Delaware. These notes will be added to care
packages that will be delivered at the end of the month. Due by September 15th. For more information, contact Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org.
Communal Kvell
SEPTEMBER 16TH AT 1:30 PM
Online Event

Join us for an inspiring afternoon, as we kvell about our collective response to the Covid-19 pandemic at home and around the world and kick off our 2021 campaign. Celebrity guests Eugene, Dan and Sarah Levy from the Emmy-nominated Schitt’s Creek will be the featured guests - you won’t want to miss it!
Registration questions: Contact jfna@scottcircle.com
Program questions: Contact Kim Fish at Kim.fish@jewishfederations.org
Virtual Conversation With Michael Ian Black
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST AT 8 PM
Zoom Webinar

In the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, you are invited to a conversation with comedian/actor/writer/director Michael Ian Black (www.michaelianblack.org) author of the new book A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son to be published September 15th. No fee to participate, but advanced registration is required: www.jewishphilanthropyct.org/mib Brought to you by Jewish Federation of Delaware in collaboration with Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County. 
Virtual Candidates' Forum
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7 PM
Zoom Webinar

Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Committee and Hadassah Chapter Wilmington. Use registration button below to register. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar. For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at Ellen@shalomdel.org.
upcoming community events
Chabad High Holidays Services
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH THROUGH MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH
Chabad of Delaware

Socially distanced high holiday services with meaning and melody! No affiliation necessary. Traditionally and inspirational services; friendly atmosphere; Hebrew prayer books with English translation. Masks required. For more information, contact office@chabadDE.com or call (302)529-9900.
Chabad Outdoor Shofar
FRIDAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
Chabad of Delaware

Socially distanced Shofar service followed by Tashlich - 15 minutes total. For more information, contact Office@ChabadDE.com or call (302)529-9900.
100% of funds raised will go directly to the COVID-19 response efforts.
Receive JFD facemask & touchless door opener when you donate $36.
 Receive 2 kits for donations of $50 or more.
If you, or someone you know, is in crisis due to the Coronavirus,
please let us help.
Email us at: JFDinfo@ShalomDel.org
Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
TODAY... 
The Annual Campaign

  • Addresses the most pressing needs
  • Feeds the hungry
  • Helps the unemployed
  • Supports families with special needs
  • Funds Jewish education


Wendy Berger
Senior Vice President,
Financial Resource Development
302.427.2100 or Wendy@ShalomDel.org.
TOMORROW...
Create A Jewish Legacy

  • A legacy allows individuals and families to support the Jewish causes they care so deeply about.
  • An endowment ensures that tomorrow's needs will be met through perpetual funding.

Click here to learn more about
Creating A Jewish Legacy.

Shari Dym
CJL Program Manager
302.427.2100 or Shari@ShalomDel.org.
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